Job Title: Buyer
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Leicestershire
Working Model: Hybrid
The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join their international Manufacturing client on a full time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a medium sized procurement department.
As a Buyer, you will manage your own portfolio of categories and be responsible for the below daily responsibilities:
- Order management.
- Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers - Completing tendering stages and risk assessments for either new supplier onboarding or product launches.
- Having a strong understanding of the market to understand market trends, gaps in the market and competitor analysis.
- Stakeholder and supplier management -Ensure service levels, quality control and lead times are to the highest standards.
- Analysing supplier spends and performance against agreed SLA's to identify improvement opportunities and maximise relationships.
- Coordinating with key stakeholders during new product launches to ensure a smooth transition from concept through to delivery.
- Handling any escalated complaints or issues from the stock control department and resolving promptly ensuring the customer is satisfi...